BREAKING: Oasis star Bonehead diagnosed with cancer and 'gutted' to miss gigs

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Oasis star Bonehead has announced he has been diagnosed with cancer and has pulled out of upcoming shows with the band. The group's founder took to social media to announce the news on Tuesday afternoon (April 26).

The musician, whose real name is Paul Arthurs, is widely known as the rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and co-founder of English rock band Oasis.

He was set to join Liam Gallagher on his upcoming shows at Manchester's Etihad and Knebworth Park. The Manchester-born singer confirmed it was tonsil cancer that doctors diagnosed him with and that he is due to start treatment soon.

In a statement on Tuesday, the musician, aged 56, said: "Just to let you all know I'm going to be taking a break from playing for a while. READ MORENasty Gal launch festival edit that's perfect for Parklife 2022 "I've been diagnosed with tonsil cancer, but the good news is its treatable and I'll be starting a course of treatment soon.